- CraftKnitting
- US abbreviationssk
- UK abbreviationssk
- TypeMaking it wider or narrower
What is slip, slip, knit?
A decrease that leans to the left. It is the mirror of k2tog, so patterns pair the two to make matching shaping on both sides.
In a pattern you will see it written as ssk in both US and UK patterns.
How to do it, step by step
- Slip the next stitch knitwise to the right needle.
- Slip the next one knitwise too.
- Put the left needle into the front of both and knit them together. It leans left.
The mistake to watch for
Slipping purlwise leaves the stitches untwisted and the decrease looks loose. Slip knitwise for both.
If you are left-handed
Most left-handed knitters knit the usual way, since both hands work. If you prefer, you can knit mirrored: stitches move from the right needle to the left. Swap "left" and "right" in the steps.
Related stitches
Questions
What is the most common mistake with slip, slip, knit?
Slipping purlwise leaves the stitches untwisted and the decrease looks loose. Slip knitwise for both.
Keep count with Crochet Counter
The app has this stitch and 31 more in its stitch dictionary, in US or UK terms, with a row counter for every project. The core app is free, has no ads and needs no account. Pro is optional.
